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As Blue Monday is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to give a small reminder to our community here on Landscape Juice to remember to tell people about your worries and if you’re having negative thoughts. Talking about emotions…
“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design…
Studies report that burglary is one of the most emotionally impactful crimes to be a victim of. The prevention of being succumbed to it is always at the back of our minds – is anything on show? Are all the windows closed? Did you definitely lock…
Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…
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"I started an area the same size this week, probably the only one that I have ever measure as the guys were taking beds on what the actual size was!
my Kubota g21 is the first in their professional line, and I was thinking that something a little…"
my Kubota g21 is the first in their professional line, and I was thinking that something a little…"
"Thanks for this. Done exactly that.
They just looked a bit swish, so thought it was some kind of revolutionary design."
They just looked a bit swish, so thought it was some kind of revolutionary design."
"We were told the only reason for the holes was to cut the noise down to comply with EU regs. The non gen blades don't have holes are a fraction of the price of gen and work just as well, the holes do nothing to improve blade performance as they just…"
"always found the holes tend to block up with grass and muck which can make the blade out of balance "
"I bought my HRH536 23 years ago and it came with that blade with holes as standard ."
I have an HRH536 and wrecked the blade on it. Just wondering what people think of the mower blades with the air flow holes (?) on the back of the cutting edge?Gimmicky or worthwhile? Before I get one.
The GroundsFest Academy is set to host another free educational event on 31 July 2025, focusing on the latest robotics and sustainable technologies in the groundscare and landscaping industries.Taking place at Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park,…
"I would say follow your gut feeling but don't put all your eggs in one basket but start by testing the waters if you are asked to take on more work .
Consider your own regular cash flow needs and also consider that you may have to invest to take on…"
Consider your own regular cash flow needs and also consider that you may have to invest to take on…"
"I did this in the early days of starting out with a large well known builder, also did the lawns of their senior execs and Chairmen. All went well until it came time to pay their bills. Everything passed to their Payment Prevention Team (Accounts).…"
"Up here in Cumbria I'm the highest charging gardener at £25hr
Completely understand what your saying I do that rate for customers that have me 12 months of the year and bulk money up doing contracts and 1 off jobs that range between £40/£75 per hour…"
Completely understand what your saying I do that rate for customers that have me 12 months of the year and bulk money up doing contracts and 1 off jobs that range between £40/£75 per hour…"
Mower blade style.
I have an HRH536 and wrecked the blade on it. Just wondering what people think of the mower blades with the air flow holes (?) on the back of the cutting edge?Gimmicky or worthwhile? Before I get one.
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Large building site plot maintainence.
Been asked to maintain several plots for a national builder. The plots are landscaped and ready for sale I just have to keep them looking ok, mowing weeding etc. Do people charge a premium for this, I assume the house builder wants it as cheap as…
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Hedge trimming costs
Hello all,we've got a hedge trimming job to price up. 72 meters, 35 meters are about 8 foot. The rest is about 5. Cherry laurel and beech. We're going to go £360 + £40 for waste disposal. Is this about the going rate?The customer said it took two…
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Zero Turn Cut & Collect Mower
Hello, I'm in the market for a Zero Turn mower around 42" and up to £6000. I'm looking for recommendations for any models preferably with a grass collector attachment so I can get more use out of it as this will be my most expensive tool yet.So far…
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